At a First Star gathering of 30 Los Angeles women this past February, alumna Amy Duarte spotted First Star CEO […more…]
First Star Inc.
firststar.org
Chief Operating Officer: Robin Winston
(310) 882-5810
Mission
First Star works to uplift communities and create change by building strong pathways for high-school-age youth in foster care to post-secondary education and successful adult lives.
Begin to Build a Relationship
We know you care about where your money goes and how it is used. Connect with this organization’s leadership in order to begin to build this important relationship. Your email will be sent directly to this organization’s director of development and/or Executive Director.
One thing that I learned about myself in the First Star Program is that all I ever wanted was to feel like I belonged and that my voice is heard. And the First Star family did exactly that.
Invest in the Next Amy – Your Gift Changes What’s Possible for Youth in Foster Care
Every scholar deserves someone who believes in their future. Your gift brings mentorship, community, and belonging to foster youth. Here’s what it can do:
• $1,000: Open the door for another scholar like Amy – a year of mentorship and community.
• $2,500: Walk beside a scholar as they dream up their future, from classroom to first career.
• $25,000: Wrap a full class of scholars in the academics and life skills they need to thrive.
Key Supporters
Dwight Stuart Youth Fund
Johnny Carson Foundation
Sam Simon Charitable Giving Fund
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
The Green Foundation
The Rose Hills Foundation
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Walter S. Johnson Foundation